This is how you trick your sad, out-of-season tomatoes into thinking it’s summer: Squeeze out their juice, cut them into strips, and give ’em a bath in garlic and salt. Suddenly, the tomatoes aren’t limp produce—they’re a flavorful condiment, adding the satisfying punch only a boatload of garlic can. Use this three-ingredient mix when you’re throwing tomatoes on a salad, pizza, bruschetta, or sandwich. Nothing will ever replace the juiciness of a summer tomato, but this is a good back-pocket cheat for getting a little more sweetness and oomph out of less-than-ideal produce.
Makes 2 cups
1 In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients and toss to combine. Let marinate at room temperature for 1 hour before using. These tomatoes keep, refrigerated in an airtight container, for up to 2 days.